Decoding FedNow: U.S Federal Reserve’s Stand on CBDCs and Future of Instant Payment Services

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s new instant payment service, FedNow, set to launch in July 2023, is not associated with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), but operates within the fiat ecosystem. Despite testing by numerous institutions and growing CBDC interest globally, the Federal Reserve reiterates, it requires legislative authorization before issuing a CBDC.